{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gaming Lawsuits, Price Hikes, Anime News and More","description":"The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. James is back, though only for a little bit to bring us his update from Japan! Hear what he's been up to. Later in the pod, Shannon and Jaja discuss the stagnation in gaming innovation, particularly focusing on franchises like Pokemon, Madden and NBA 2K, which continue to thrive despite a lack of creativity. They explore the implications of modding and fan creations in the gaming industry, as well as the ongoing legal battles surrounding copyright and competition. The conversation shifts to the success of Demon Slayer at the box office, highlighting its wide audience appeal. They also touch on the rise of new anime titles and the potential future of Naruto. Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel or listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice! Time Stamps:&amp;nbsp;  00:00 Welcome Back to Nerd Culture 00:53 James' Adventures in Japan 02:36 Exploring Tokyo's Anime Scene 05:28 Universal Studios Japan Experience 08:16 Streaming Challenges in Japan 09:10 Jaja's Recent Nerdy Activities 11:00 DandaDan's Season Finale Discussion 12:43 Revisiting Marvel and Upcoming Plans 14:53 Video Game News: Xbox Price Hikes 17:44 The Price Hike Dilemma 24:57 Nintendo's Legal Battles and Modding Concerns 31:00 The State of Gaming Innovation 38:56 Palworld: A New Contender 46:03 Tencent's Controversial Copycat Claims 47:52 The Stop Killing Games Petition Update 49:18 Demon Slayer: Box Office Success and Movie Review 58:22 Anime News: DandaDan Season 3 and Attack on Titan's Popularity 59:44 Exploring New Anime: Freerun and Naruto Sequel Speculations &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Follow Us!&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/linktr.ee\/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https:\/\/linktr.ee\/NationalResourcesList   Youtube&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com   Follow Our Social: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blerdsnerds\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/BlerdsNerds https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blerdsnerds https:\/\/tiktok.com\/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luv_shenanigans James: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/llsuavej&amp;nbsp; Jaja: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jajasmith3&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"Blerds and Nerds Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/blerdsnerds.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38316025\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38316025"}